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Getting just 6 hours of sleep is linked to mental health issues

THINK twice before skimping on your sleep. People who get less than 7 hours a night are more likely to have mood and mental health problems.

Kelly Sullivan and Collins Ordiah at Georgia Southern University analysed surveys of more than 20,000 people in the US. Respondents were asked about their sleep habits and mood over the past 30 days.

Although the recommended amount of sleep is 7 to 9 hours, around a quarter said they got between 6 and 7 hours. These people were around 70 per cent more likely to report signs of mental health problems – …